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The Duterte Magic

Image Source Honestly, Philippine President elect Rodrigo Dutere was my most hated presidential candidate. Aside from his barbaric and infested mouth, I am not a fan of his economic platform because most of it is either unclear or very impossible to accomplish. During the campaign period, I am very vocal on campaigning against him. I had shared a dozen or so of anti-Duterte videos and articles and posting provoking comments showing my disgust over Rodrigo Duterte's capability to run our country. I was one with the "silent majority" (referring to the supporters of Mar Roxas) who will do everything to discredit him and sway undecided voters not to vote for Duterte. Unfortunately, supporters of "Digong" have become fiercer and fiercer and the attacks thrown at their presidential bet only made them stronger. At the end, they won the battle and they won it big time. This recent election , based on my observation, have caused so much divisiveness among F...

A Father's Surname. A Child's Destiny

A surname is not just an ordinary "proper noun." It is the greatest gift a father can give his children. A child should carry their fathers' name with pride especially if it was passed on to them without tarnish. It's a legacy that children should keep and protect from the time it was acquired until the next generation. Below is a a letter of Ninoy Aquino,a Filipino Hero, to his son, Noynoy, 36 years ago.Ninoy wrote this letter from his prison cell. This letter only highlights the sacredness of a fathers' surname and how it can change the course of life of his children. August 25, 1973 Fort Bonifacio 11:30pm Mr. Benigno S.. Aquino III P E R S O N A L My dearest Son: One of these days, when you have completed your studies I am sure you will have the opportunity to visit many countries. And in your travels you will witness a bullfight. In Spanish bullfighting as you know, a man, the matador is pitted against an angry bull. The man goads ...